Peer Support Officer Application
Thank you for your interest in becoming a Peer Support Officer (PSO) with Surf Life Saving Queensland. PSOs are trained volunteer lifesavers who provide confidential, peer-based support to members following critical incidents or difficult experiences.
Please complete all sections of this form. Applications will be reviewed following the close date and you will be contacted by Member Welfare regarding the outcome.
Personal Details
Full name
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First Name
Last Name
Email address
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example@example.com
Phone number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Club
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Lifesaving Background
How many years have you been an active lifesaver?
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Please Select
Less than 1 year
1 to 3 years
3 to 5 years
5 to 10 years
10 years or more
Background and Experience
What do you currently do for work?
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Do you have any personal or professional background relevant to the peer support role? For example, nursing, paramedicine, social work, psychology, counselling, teaching, or similar.
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Yes
No
If yes, please provide a brief description.
Do you have any experience in a peer support, mentoring, or similar role?
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Yes
No
If yes, please tell us about that experience.
Your Application
Why do you want to become a PSO? What draws you to this role?
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Youth Peer Support
At SLSQ we are committed to ensuring young members have access to peer support from someone they can relate to. We are looking for PSOs who are willing to take on youth activations, supporting members who are under 18.
Are you under 30 years of age?
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Yes
No
Are you interested in being considered for youth activations?
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Yes
No
Please tell us a little about your experience with or connection to young people. For example, through nippers, youth programs, coaching, teaching, or similar.
Are you comfortable communicating with and supporting members who are under 18, including following SLSQ's child-safe requirements such as obtaining parental or carer permission prior to any contact?
Yes
No
Declaration
Please read and confirm the following before submitting your application.
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I confirm that I am a current SLSQ financial member aged 18 years or older.
I understand that the PSO role requires a commitment to confidentiality and that information shared by members in a peer support context must not be disclosed outside of the program's guidelines.
I understand that submitting this EOI does not guarantee appointment to the PSO program and that all applications are subject to review and interview.
I consent to Member Welfare collecting and storing the information provided in this form for the purpose of assessing my application.
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